Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford , Painter and Illustrator
Joined April 2022
Develop your artistic skills in gouache painting. Learn the fundamentals of using these techniques to find inspiration for creating captivating portraits.
Develop your artistic skills in gouache painting. Learn the fundamentals of using these techniques to find inspiration for creating captivating portraits.
Joined April 2022
Welcome to the captivating world of painting and illustration with Alessandra Genualdo! In this online course, you'll explore the art of creating stunning illustrations using pencils and brushes to craft textures and patterns that breathe life into your portraits. Alessandra, an accomplished painter and illustrator, draws inspiration from significant female figures in her life and celebrates the beauty of intimate moments through her art.
Throughout this creative journey, Alessandra will introduce you to the versatile medium of gouache colors, known for its opacity and consistency, combined with pencils. You'll learn to reinterpret reality with your unique style, emphasizing elements like skin tones and intricate dress patterns, resulting in evocative and expressive illustrations.
With Alessandra's expert guidance, you'll start by familiarizing yourself with the materials and characteristics of gouache painting. Building your visual diary in a notebook, you'll practice your skills, honing the art of using brushes, creating captivating patterns, and personalizing facial portrayals.
As you progress, you'll dive into the heart of the course—crafting your illustration. Alessandra will show you how to find inspiration and choose motifs and palettes for your artwork. You'll learn to trace designs, add color to your masterpiece, and enrich it with fine details using colored pencils. Discover the art of creating captivating backgrounds and patterns to enhance your illustrations.
At the end of this online course, you'll emerge with a profound understanding of gouache painting and its seamless integration with other creative techniques. No matter your skill level, Alessandra's teachings will empower you to bring your portraits to life, expressing your unique point of view through intense and original artistic creations.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (17)
- 729 students
- 16 lessons (2h 52m)
- 15 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
In this course, your final project will be to create a captivating illustration of a female figure. Alessandra's teachings will empower you to apply the techniques learned to diverse subjects, expressing your creativity in unique and inspiring ways.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course warmly welcomes anyone with a basic level of drawing skills and a passion for painting and illustration. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Alessandra's comprehensive and engaging lessons will help you bring your artistic visions to life with original textures and patterns.
Requirements and materials
To embark on this inspiring artistic journey, all you need is a basic level of drawing skills and the enthusiasm to explore the world of painting and illustration. Alessandra will guide you step-by-step through the course, so no prior experience in gouache painting or illustration is necessary.
Reviews
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford
Meet Alessandra Genualdo, an accomplished painter and illustrator with a remarkable portfolio of collaborations with newspapers, fashion brands, and exhibitions in various galleries. Inspired by significant female figures in her life and her evolving perception of self, Alessandra's art is a celebration of intimate moments and the beauty that surrounds us.
Her artistic journey is shaped by the unique combination of gouache colors and pencils, allowing her to reimagine the world and emphasize its essence through textured and patterned illustrations.
Alessandra shares her passion and expertise, guiding you through the world of gouache painting and illustration. Unleash your creativity and embark on a journey of self-expression, creating portraits that evoke emotion and captivate the viewer's imagination. With Alessandra as your guide, you'll gain the confidence to infuse your artwork with personal style, bringing your artistic visions to life in an extraordinary way.
Content
-
U1
Introduction
-
Presentation
-
Sources of inspiration
-
-
U2
Preparation
-
Materials
-
The sketchbook as a visual diary
-
How to use gouache
-
Creating patterns with gouache
-
Personal facial reproduction
-
-
U3
From idea to design
-
Inspiration and design
-
The drawing on the support
-
Details in pencil
-
-
U4
Making the portrait
-
Choice of color palette
-
Background and pattern painting
-
Painting of the subject
-
Finalization
-
-
U5
Final touches
-
Digitization and postproduction
-
How to share your work on social media
-
-
FP
Final project
-
painting portrait in gouache
-
What to expect from a Domestika course
-
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
-
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
-
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
-
Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
-
Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
-
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
-
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
-
Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
Adobe Photoshop
susana.s.igs
Great course with a detailed and unique approach to illustration. Totally recommend it.
esthercat
PlusGenial! Compré el curso porque sentía curiosidad por conocer el proceso creativo de Alessandra Genualdo, y lo he disfrutado mucho.
View translation
Hide translation
marynblack
Corso veramente interessante nel quale ho imparato una nuova tecnica, non vedo l'ora di sfruttarla al massimo! Grazie ❣️
View translation
Hide translation
s.toselli69
Corso interessante e chiaro nei contenuti, ma le descrizioni dei vari passaggi delle fasi di lavorazione sono veramente troppo lunghe e purtroppo rendono il corso un po'
noioso . Si poteva di certo aggiungere qualcosa. Si tratta veramente d un corso esclusivamente per principianti. Inoltre confermo problemi con la visualizzazione dei contenuti multimediali proposti dall'insegnante e nei sottotitoli.
View translation
Hide translation
chiccomeloni7
é intetessante e si impata
View translation
Hide translation